Appliance Service Technician Apprentice

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• In shop
• Rural area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare written estimates of repair costs
• Plan service routes
• Refer to schematic drawings or product manuals to repair parts
• Diagnose faults, using testing devices
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Repair electrical appliances and components
• Replace faulty components
• Advise customers on work performed and condition of equipment
• Use shop equipment and specialized diagnostic and programming apparatus to repair, adjust and reprogram appliances

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Appliance Repair Trade Certification

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Air conditioning system
• Large household appliances
• Power tools
• Small appliances

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Gasoline paid
• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available